Lawrene is of Latin origin and means "from Laurentum," a ancient city located near present-day Rome. It is derived from the Roman family name Laurenti, which was derived from laurus, meaning "laurel tree." Laurel trees were considered sacred to the goddess of wisdom, Minerva, in ancient Roman culture. The name Lawrene is a variant spelling of Lauren, which has gained popularity in recent years as a unisex given name. It was first used as a given name during the 20th century and has since become more common.
"The name Lawrene has had consistent popularity over these years, with five births recorded in 1958, another five in 1960, and a third set of five in 1973. This adds up to a total of fifteen babies named Lawrene during this period."